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Improving the life-mind-body 

connection 

It’s important to recognize the vital connection between your body and 

mind if you want to live a balanced, healthy life. To improve your mindbody health:

• Relax your mind and body regularly. This helps you ward off stress, 

anxiety, depression, sleep problems and more. Try deep breathing (which 

helps your brain calm down and relax), guided imagery (imagining 

yourself in a serene setting), progressive muscle relaxation (which can 

alleviate sleeping problems), mindfulness meditation (awareness and 

acceptance of moment-to-moment experiences) or yoga.

• Laugh. Laughter increases creativity, reduces pain and speeds healing.

• Get enough sleep. Not getting quality sleep can increase your risk of 

accidents, high blood pressure and feeling depressed. Adequate sleep 

helps repair cells overnight that have been damaged by stress, fatigue 

and muscle strain.

• Find a physical activity that you enjoy. Most people are happier, less 

stressed and sleep better when they’re active.

Legal services

Has a difficult legal issue been keeping you up at night? Through your 

program, receive one free 60-minute consultation with an attorney 

per issue—in areas such as divorce, bankruptcy, property and custody 

disputes, wills, estates, living trusts and more. Visit your program website 

to explore state-specific forms and a full legal library.

Live Webinar—Learn to use 

mindfulness to enhance your 

health and wellness via The LifeMind-Body Connection, a webinar 

on Wednesday, July 13. Register 

here.

Contact your program

24/7/365

for confidential, no-cost help for 

you and your household members.

Employee Assistance Program

1-866-580-9046 (TTY 711)

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Mind Your Mental Health

July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month

This observance highlights the presence of unfair inequities such as systemic discrimination and racism that negatively 

impact the mental health of those in Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.

• While millions of Americans face the challenges of living with mental health conditions, people in marginalized 

communities may additionally struggle with a lack of health insurance and access to services, plus cultural stigma that 

that discourages getting care.

• Research has shown that BIPOC groups are:

- Less likely to have access to mental health services

- Less likely to seek out treatment

- More likely to receive low or poor quality of care

- More likely to end services early

• If someone you know may need help with a mental health condition, encourage them to contact a licensed mental 

health professional. Recovery is possible!

Visit MagellanHealthcare.com/about/bh-resources/mymh or call your program for confidential mental 

health resources.

Working on Wellness

Being social lifts you up

• Your ability to bounce back from tough times is 

enhanced if you have social support. This could 

be family, friends or co-workers. Try to build 

relationships with those who are positive and who 

help you laugh and feel good.

• Remember that social support is a two-way street. 

Helping other people builds the social bonds that 

keep you resilient. Demonstrate to your social 

connections that they can count on you. Show 

interest in their families, jobs, interests and dreams.

Managing Work-Life Flow

Focus on wellness

Your mind and body are powerful allies. They 

communicate via a shared chemical/hormonal language 

that regulates your daily health and helps you face 

challenges. While the body releases hormones to help 

you deal with stress, it’s important not to have too much 

stress at once, or long-lasting stress. This can lead to 

illness. If you focus on relaxing your mind and body, the 

feelings of stress will ease, and you’ll return to a calm 

state—both physically and mentally.

Money Matters

July 2022 financial webinars

Balancing Your Financial & Emotional Wellbeing

July 12th. Register here: 9 am PT | 12 pm PT

Financial stress often goes hand in hand with emotional strains. Review common financial and emotional challenges and 

get tips for managing them. Also learn how working with professionals can help.

Investing: Education for Beginners

July 28th. Register here: 9 am PT | 12 pm PT

Learn how certain investment accounts and timeframes can help you reach your long-term savings goals. Review how 

mutual funds, stocks, bonds and other investments work. Conclude with practical action steps you can take.